air quality

Air pollution in Juneau is being tracked in real time. Here’s what the first week shows

Air pollution in Juneau is being tracked in real time. Here’s what the first week shows

Breathe easy for now.

Sep 5, 2019
by Ben Hohenstatt
News air quality Alaska Environment Local News

Mike Hekkers looks at an air quality measurement device that was installed by the Department of Environmental Conservation at his downtown home on Thursday, April 18, 2019. The device, along with a number of others, will measure air quality in downtown during this summer’s cruise ship season. (Michael Penn |Juneau Empire)

Polluting paradise? New sensors will show if Juneau’s air is safe

New way to monitor summertime air pollution.

Apr 24, 2019
by Ben Hohenstatt
News air quality Alaska Environment tourism